What happened: Austin Reaves climbed to 11th in NBA scoring following the Los Angeles Lakers' 121-116 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Among the 10 players ahead of him on the scoring leaderboard, only one holds a higher field-goal percentage. Reaves also trails only two players in 3-point percentage and one in free-throw percentage among that group.
Why it matters: The scoring surge reinforces Reaves' role as an efficient primary option for Los Angeles. The victory pushed the Lakers to 9-2 in the 2026-27 regular season, extending their winning streak to five games and keeping them atop the Western Conference.
By the numbers: Reaves is averaging 23.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game in 2026-27 through 10 games. The Lakers hold a 9-2 record through 11 games, riding a five-game winning streak.
What to watch: Los Angeles looks to maintain its position atop the Western Conference as regular-season play continues.